Tag: scam

How to decrease security liabilities for SMBs: Look at cyber risks through the eyes of an insurer

June 27, 2023

While not an option for all small and medium businesses (SMBs), cyber insurance is explored here as a catalyst to discuss security preparedness for today’s increasingly complex threat landscape. Companies have to find secure ways to navigate that landscape to conduct at least some of their operations: to stay relevant, manage commerce and logistics, and … More How to decrease security liabilities for SMBs: Look at cyber risks through the eyes of an insurer

Twitter hacker sentenced to five years in prison

June 26, 2023

A British man who hacked high profile Twitter accounts as part of a Bitcoin scam has been jailed in the US, writes the BBC*. Joseph O’Connor, from Liverpool, hijacked more than 130 accounts in July 2020, including those of Barack Obama, Joe Biden and Elon Musk. The 24-year-old pleaded guilty to hacking charges last month. … More Twitter hacker sentenced to five years in prison

Should the cybersecurity world prepare for AI-based critical infrastructure attacks?

June 26, 2023

Imagining a future, in which anyone could be attacked by an intelligence beyond the means of  humans is rather scary. Perhaps that’s why AI is better imagined as another tool to support people’s work. Again, however, the combined capability of such a human actor is also of concern, especially if said actor does not have … More Should the cybersecurity world prepare for AI-based critical infrastructure attacks?

Lowering your energy costs – ESET’s contribution to greener IT practices

June 23, 2023

Running a business has become more costly since inflation and the rise of energy prices facilitated a new age of cost-saving measures so businesses could still keep their profits to a certain degree. This all is underlined by a continuous move to Cloud-backed solutions, which should help companies with lowering their infrastructural, network, staffing, and location costs … More Lowering your energy costs – ESET’s contribution to greener IT practices

Passwords out, passkeys in: are you ready to make the switch?

June 22, 2023

With passkeys poised for prime time, passwords seem passé. What are the main benefits of ditching one in favor of the other? Chances are good that many of us have had enough of passwords. In a world where we have to manage access for scores of online accounts, passwords no longer seem fit for purpose. Many … More Passwords out, passkeys in: are you ready to make the switch?